Charter trains on the Cambrian Lines
Occasionally, keen eyed rail fans will spot an unusual looking train on our lines in mid Wales that don't have the usual Arriva Trains Wales liveries on them.
Unless they're engineering trains, these will usually be chartered trains that offer diferent one-off day trips and short breaks by train.
We'll update this page with details of charter trains that use the Cambrian lines, but please bear in mind that you'll need to contact the relevant charter train company directly for further information.
CUMBRIAN MOUNTAIN & COAST STATESMAN
Saturday 8 September 2012 Departing From:
Aberystwyth (06.00/00.10) Borth (06.20/23.45) Machynlleth (06.55/23.15) Caersws (07.30/22.40) Newtown (07.45/22.45) Welshpool (08.10/22.00) Shrewsbury (09.10/21.00)
This special tour includes the first journey of ‘The Statesman’ train from Aberystwyth with additional stops at stations along the Cambrian line offering a journey over the entire majestic route of the famous ‘Settle to Carlisle’ railway, with its great limestone peaks and deep valleys as we travel over no fewer than 19 viaducts and through 12 tunnels on this masterpiece of Victorian engineering including the famous Ribblehead Viaduct. Following an afternoon break in the historic border city of Carlisle our train continues around the scenic Cumbrian coastal line through Ravenglass with the backdrop of the Lakeland Mountains and Irish Sea – then skirting beautiful Morecambe Bay.
Our train heads into the Yorkshire Dales for a spectacular journey over the magnificent high Pennines. The sheer scale of the scenery is apparent as we pass such famous landmarks as Ribblehead Viaduct, Wild Boar Fell and Mallerstang Edge, with stunning views of the three peaks. One magnificent sight follows another before we gradually descend into the tranquil Eden Valley, then on to the historic border city of Carlisle for an afternoon break.
We return around the longest and most scenic coastal line in England – the beautiful twisting Cumbrian coast route hugs the coastline offering spectacular views across the Solway Firth and towards the Isle of Man, passing through Whitehaven, Ravenglass and around Morecambe Bay with the background of the Lake District Mountains aglow with the setting sun.
Standard Class: £69 Party of 4.....£256
First Class: £105 Party of 4......£400
Premier Dining: £179 Party of 4......£696
Pullman Dining: £199 Party of 4......£776
Guaranteed window tables for 2 are available at a supplement of £20 per person in 1st class, Premier Dining & Pullman Dining
A deposit of just £20 per person will secure your booking with the balance of payment due 40 days prior to the tour - call reservations on 0845 310 2458 or 2489, or book online via this link at www.statesmanrail.com
STATESMAN RAIL LTD, PO BOX 83, ST ERTH, HAYLE, CORNWALL, TR27 9AD